Operating Room Technician
Location: US, FL, Jacksonville

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               To perform cleaning, sterilization, equipment maintenance and supply activities for the Clinical Support and Sterilization department                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·Compliance - Patient Services Staff                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·Patient Care (Indirect Provider)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the technical skills required to support quality care for our patients and families. Operate department equipment, including sterilizers (steam and ETO) aerators, flash sterilizer, washer/sterilizer, drying cabinet, washer/disinfector and flusher disinfector, according to safety procedures and protocols.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·Department Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Engages in surgical procedure preparation accuracy; disposable supplies and instrumentation trays.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·Professional Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Actively engages in recycling and promotes lean projects within the organization.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·Professional Development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Identifies educational needs within the department and participates in professional growth opportunities utilizing resources to facilitate learning.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·Teamwork                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and the pursuit of best practice.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Qualifications                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           REQUIRED SKILLS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Possess professional knowledge of Clinical Support &amp; Sterilization policies and procedures sufficient to participate in performance improvement activities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ability to work independently, perform non-routine functions and to problem solve. Capable of bending, lifting and standing; demonstrate physical ability to perform necessary tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Requires a working knowledge of inventory structures, such as dispensing unit of measure and low unit of measure.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EDUCATIONWORK EXPERIENCE:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Required:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             High School Diploma or equivalent                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Minimum 1 year relevant experience.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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